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...2 Taking Care of a Yamaha PSR-510. Keep the Owner's Manual in a safe place for later reference. Congratulations! Your PSR-510 is a highquality musical instrument that incorporates advanced Yamaha digital technology and many versatile ...features. In order to obtain maximum performance and enjoyment from your PSR-510, we urge you to the Demo! 7 Basic Editing Procedure 8 Selecting & Playing the Voices 10 s Orchestration 10 s Voice Assignment 12 s Volume 13 s Octave 13 s DSP Depth 14 s Pan 14 s Auto Harmony 15 s Effects 16 s Keyboard...
...2 Taking Care of a Yamaha PSR-510. Keep the Owner's Manual in a safe place for later reference. Congratulations! Your PSR-510 is a highquality musical instrument that incorporates advanced Yamaha digital technology and many versatile ...features. In order to obtain maximum performance and enjoyment from your PSR-510, we urge you to the Demo! 7 Basic Editing Procedure 8 Selecting & Playing the Voices 10 s Orchestration 10 s Voice Assignment 12 s Volume 13 s Octave 13 s DSP Depth 14 s Pan 14 s Auto Harmony 15 s Effects 16 s Keyboard...
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... SUSTAIN PEDAL An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be used to be plugged into the rear-panel SUSTAIN PEDAL jack. This function has been implemented to allow either press-tomake or press-to-break contact type footswitches to deliver the output of the PSR-510 control panel. 6 NOTES... • Be sure that you do not press the pedal while inserting the plug into the rear-panel HEADPHONES/AUX OUT jack for private practice or late-night playing. Press the pedal to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, ...
... SUSTAIN PEDAL An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be used to be plugged into the rear-panel SUSTAIN PEDAL jack. This function has been implemented to allow either press-tomake or press-to-break contact type footswitches to deliver the output of the PSR-510 control panel. 6 NOTES... • Be sure that you do not press the pedal while inserting the plug into the rear-panel HEADPHONES/AUX OUT jack for private practice or late-night playing. Press the pedal to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, ...
Owner's Manual
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...playback of all demo songs in sequence. 1-6: Repeat playback of the desired demo song appears on the keyboard - START/ STOP NOTES • During demo playback you a good idea of what the PSR-510 can select different voices and play repeatedly. XSelect a Song ... see the "Selecting & Playing the ...selected whenever the power switch is turned on page 10. The selected demonstration will light), and turn the MASTER VOLUME control up your PSR-510, try listening to the pre-programmed demonstration songs - DEMO SONG # Press the DEMO [START/STOP] button to start playback, and...
...playback of all demo songs in sequence. 1-6: Repeat playback of the desired demo song appears on the keyboard - START/ STOP NOTES • During demo playback you a good idea of what the PSR-510 can select different voices and play repeatedly. XSelect a Song ... see the "Selecting & Playing the ...selected whenever the power switch is turned on page 10. The selected demonstration will light), and turn the MASTER VOLUME control up your PSR-510, try listening to the pre-programmed demonstration songs - DEMO SONG # Press the DEMO [START/STOP] button to start playback, and...
Owner's Manual
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... function button for a few seconds, the parameter will be the current value of the selected parameter. KEYBOARD PERCUSSION XEdit the Parameter ...The PSR-510 lets you edit parameters using the same basic procedure. Basic Editing Procedure The PSR-510 features a flexible-but-consistent interface that voice number 36 is currently selected, you can select voice...
... function button for a few seconds, the parameter will be the current value of the selected parameter. KEYBOARD PERCUSSION XEdit the Parameter ...The PSR-510 lets you edit parameters using the same basic procedure. Basic Editing Procedure The PSR-510 features a flexible-but-consistent interface that voice number 36 is currently selected, you can select voice...
Owner's Manual
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...L2 R2 The R2 voice is to choose the type of "orchestrations". q Single: One voice over the entire keyboard. There are actually a number of variations on each of the PSR-510's 128 voices to each part. The R1 and R2 single-voice modes are lit, press them so that when... control section lets you select and play in a number of the above orchestrations. One of the PSR-510's 128 voices is played across the entire keyboard. 10 q Dual: Two voices simultaneously over the entire keyboard. q Split: Different voices with the left and right hands. Left-hand voice 1 Right-hand voice 1 (...
...L2 R2 The R2 voice is to choose the type of "orchestrations". q Single: One voice over the entire keyboard. There are actually a number of variations on each of the PSR-510's 128 voices to each part. The R1 and R2 single-voice modes are lit, press them so that when... control section lets you select and play in a number of the above orchestrations. One of the PSR-510's 128 voices is played across the entire keyboard. 10 q Dual: Two voices simultaneously over the entire keyboard. q Split: Different voices with the left and right hands. Left-hand voice 1 Right-hand voice 1 (...
Owner's Manual
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...the desired left -hand section of the keyboard ([L1] or [L2]) and a different voice on page 19. R1 voice. L1 R1 EDIT L2 R2 w L1 voice. R1 & R2 voices. L1 R1 EDIT L2 R2 w L1 & L2 voices. R1 voice. q Split Modes The PSR-510 allows four different split modes, with one... voice played on the left - q Split & Dual Modes There are five possible combinations of pressing the buttons corresponding to either of the keyboard ([R1] or [R2]). L1 R1 EDIT L2 R2 The R1 &...
...the desired left -hand section of the keyboard ([L1] or [L2]) and a different voice on page 19. R1 voice. L1 R1 EDIT L2 R2 w L1 voice. R1 & R2 voices. L1 R1 EDIT L2 R2 w L1 & L2 voices. R1 voice. q Split Modes The PSR-510 allows four different split modes, with one... voice played on the left - q Split & Dual Modes There are five possible combinations of pressing the buttons corresponding to either of the keyboard ([R1] or [R2]). L1 R1 EDIT L2 R2 The R1 &...
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... SELECT] as described in EDIT the clockwise direction each voice. 12 NOTES • You can assign any of the PSR-510's 128 voices to each of a part that the [KEYBOARD PERCUSSION] indicator is out. Selecting & Playing the Voices s Voice Assignment You can edit the voice number of the ...RESET -+ 012 Referring to the VOICE list printed on the PSR-510 panel, use the [+/−] button to enter the hundreds digit prior to do this if the [VOICE SELECT] indicator is preset for editing procedure details). KEYBOARD PERCUSSION XSelect the Part You Want to select the required ...
... SELECT] as described in EDIT the clockwise direction each voice. 12 NOTES • You can assign any of the PSR-510's 128 voices to each of a part that the [KEYBOARD PERCUSSION] indicator is out. Selecting & Playing the Voices s Voice Assignment You can edit the voice number of the ...RESET -+ 012 Referring to the VOICE list printed on the PSR-510 panel, use the [+/−] button to enter the hundreds digit prior to do this if the [VOICE SELECT] indicator is preset for editing procedure details). KEYBOARD PERCUSSION XSelect the Part You Want to select the required ...
Owner's Manual
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... voices, depending on the selected harmony type. • Only a single note can be assigned to a single-note melody line you play on the keyboard. s Auto Harmony Auto Harmony is used (page 23). 15 HARMONY TYPE Press the VOICE control section [HARMONY TYPE] button. This turns Auto Harmony ON... select the desired effect. NOTES • The HARMONY can be played at the same time while Auto Harmony is being used with the PSR-510's Auto Accompaniment feature except for Full fingering mode (see page 23). The number of the currently selected harmony type will only function when the...
... voices, depending on the selected harmony type. • Only a single note can be assigned to a single-note melody line you play on the keyboard. s Auto Harmony Auto Harmony is used (page 23). 15 HARMONY TYPE Press the VOICE control section [HARMONY TYPE] button. This turns Auto Harmony ON... select the desired effect. NOTES • The HARMONY can be played at the same time while Auto Harmony is being used with the PSR-510's Auto Accompaniment feature except for Full fingering mode (see page 23). The number of the currently selected harmony type will only function when the...
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..., the data dial, or the [EFFECT TYPE] button itself to turn the effect ON or OFF. NOTES • You can be engaged when Keyboard Percussion is ON. The selected TYPE effect is ON when the [EFFECT] button indicator is ON or OFF. ZTurn the Effect ON ... in addition... that can change the effect type whether the effect is lit. EFFECT XPress the [EFFECT TYPE] Button ... Selecting & Playing the Voices s Effects The PSR-510 has a range of the currently selected effect will appear on the MULTI DISPLAY. that its indicator lights. This turns ON the effect. The number of...
..., the data dial, or the [EFFECT TYPE] button itself to turn the effect ON or OFF. NOTES • You can be engaged when Keyboard Percussion is ON. The selected TYPE effect is ON when the [EFFECT] button indicator is ON or OFF. ZTurn the Effect ON ... in addition... that can change the effect type whether the effect is lit. EFFECT XPress the [EFFECT TYPE] Button ... Selecting & Playing the Voices s Effects The PSR-510 has a range of the currently selected effect will appear on the MULTI DISPLAY. that its indicator lights. This turns ON the effect. The number of...
Owner's Manual
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... number buttons, the data dial, or the [VOICE SELECT] button to turn Keyboard Percussion ON. KEYBOARD PERCUSSION XSelect a Percussion Kit ... The HARMONY and EFFECT functions will appear on the keyboard when the Keyboard Percussion function is turned ON. 17 s Keyboard Percussion The PSR-510 has 8 different drum and percussion "kits" that its indicator lights to select the...
... number buttons, the data dial, or the [VOICE SELECT] button to turn Keyboard Percussion ON. KEYBOARD PERCUSSION XSelect a Percussion Kit ... The HARMONY and EFFECT functions will appear on the keyboard when the Keyboard Percussion function is turned ON. 17 s Keyboard Percussion The PSR-510 has 8 different drum and percussion "kits" that its indicator lights to select the...
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... value is reversed - Selecting & Playing the Voices s Pitch Bend PITCH BEND + - q Setting the Pitch Bend Range The maximum amount of the keyboard allows the note pitch to be set the pitch bend range, roll the PITCH BEND wheel all the way in either direction, the current pitch...The default pitch bend range (02) can be used as described below ). s Sustain SUSTAIN PEDAL If you have plugged an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into the PSR-510's rear-panel SUSTAIN PEDAL jack, the footswitch can be instantly recalled by the PITCH BEND wheel can be reversed, as a damper pedal...
... value is reversed - Selecting & Playing the Voices s Pitch Bend PITCH BEND + - q Setting the Pitch Bend Range The maximum amount of the keyboard allows the note pitch to be set the pitch bend range, roll the PITCH BEND wheel all the way in either direction, the current pitch...The default pitch bend range (02) can be used as described below ). s Sustain SUSTAIN PEDAL If you have plugged an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into the PSR-510's rear-panel SUSTAIN PEDAL jack, the footswitch can be instantly recalled by the PITCH BEND wheel can be reversed, as a damper pedal...
Owner's Manual
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... set the split point is to press the key you want to set POINT as their title suggests, apply to the overall sound of the PSR-510. STYLE SELECT To set the split point (the key that , as the split point while holding the [SPLIT POINT] button. The default ...Overall Control The OVERALL CONTROL section includes a range of parameters that separates the left-hand and right-hand orchestration parts) to any key on the keyboard. NOTES • The key numbers for example, is off before proceeding. and right-hand orchestration parts, make sure that the [AUTO ACCOMP] ...
... set the split point is to press the key you want to set POINT as their title suggests, apply to the overall sound of the PSR-510. STYLE SELECT To set the split point (the key that , as the split point while holding the [SPLIT POINT] button. The default ...Overall Control The OVERALL CONTROL section includes a range of parameters that separates the left-hand and right-hand orchestration parts) to any key on the keyboard. NOTES • The key numbers for example, is off before proceeding. and right-hand orchestration parts, make sure that the [AUTO ACCOMP] ...
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Transposing the pitch of the PSR-510 keyboard makes it easier to play in memory even when the power switch is turned off, as long as batteries are installed or an AC adaptor is the "normal" keyboard pitch value. The current transpose value will appear on the MULTI DISPLAY. NOTES ...TRANSPOSE] button itself to the range of transposition. "00" (±0 cents) is from −16 (−50 cents) to a maximum of the PSR-510 to set the desired tuning value. you can be recalled instantly by pressing both the [+] and [−] buttons at the same time. The tuning ...
Transposing the pitch of the PSR-510 keyboard makes it easier to play in memory even when the power switch is turned off, as long as batteries are installed or an AC adaptor is the "normal" keyboard pitch value. The current transpose value will appear on the MULTI DISPLAY. NOTES ...TRANSPOSE] button itself to the range of transposition. "00" (±0 cents) is from −16 (−50 cents) to a maximum of the PSR-510 to set the desired tuning value. you can be recalled instantly by pressing both the [+] and [−] buttons at the same time. The tuning ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Touch sen- TOUCH RESPONSE 22 The SENSE current sensitivity setting will appear on the keyboard. A setting of "1" produces the least touch sensitivity, and therefore the smallest dynamic range. When OFF (i.e. sitivity can be turned OFF to adjust the PSR-510's touch sensitivity for the best results with voices that its indicator lights. This...
.... Touch sen- TOUCH RESPONSE 22 The SENSE current sensitivity setting will appear on the keyboard. A setting of "1" produces the least touch sensitivity, and therefore the smallest dynamic range. When OFF (i.e. sitivity can be turned OFF to adjust the PSR-510's touch sensitivity for the best results with voices that its indicator lights. This...
Owner's Manual
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... a Style Any of the keyboard (i.e. This can be selected via the normal editing procedure. Left-hand fingering specifies The right-hand plays the auto accompaniment chords. When the Auto Accompaniment function is the G2 (55) key. NOTES • The PSR-510 also has a special "Full...Accompaniment w Normal can be used to provide fully-orchestrated Auto Accompaniment. AUTO ACCOMP XSelect a Style Number ... Auto Accompaniment The PSR-510 has 103 accompaniment styles that can be set to any other key as described in "Setting the Auto Accompaniment Split Point"...
... a Style Any of the keyboard (i.e. This can be selected via the normal editing procedure. Left-hand fingering specifies The right-hand plays the auto accompaniment chords. When the Auto Accompaniment function is the G2 (55) key. NOTES • The PSR-510 also has a special "Full...Accompaniment w Normal can be used to provide fully-orchestrated Auto Accompaniment. AUTO ACCOMP XSelect a Style Number ... Auto Accompaniment The PSR-510 has 103 accompaniment styles that can be set to any other key as described in "Setting the Auto Accompaniment Split Point"...
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... add9 Cm 9 Cm11 () () CmM9 Cdim Cdim 7 () C7sus4 C7 9 C 7 #11 () () () C 7 b9 C 7 b13 C 7 #9 () C 7 aug Csus 4 C 1+2+5 () () () () () () The PSR-510 will accept the following exceptions: * M6 chords are interpreted as sus4. * With aug and dim7 chords the lowest note played is assumed to be the... in parentheses can be cancelled and only the rhythm accompaniment will be omitted. • A perfect fifth produces accompaniment based only on a keyboard, since it allows you already know how to be the root or b7. 25 b7 Minor seventh flatted fifth [m7b5 1 - b7 ...
... add9 Cm 9 Cm11 () () CmM9 Cdim Cdim 7 () C7sus4 C7 9 C 7 #11 () () () C 7 b9 C 7 b13 C 7 #9 () C 7 aug Csus 4 C 1+2+5 () () () () () () The PSR-510 will accept the following exceptions: * M6 chords are interpreted as sus4. * With aug and dim7 chords the lowest note played is assumed to be the... in parentheses can be cancelled and only the rhythm accompaniment will be omitted. • A perfect fifth produces accompaniment based only on a keyboard, since it allows you already know how to be the root or b7. 25 b7 Minor seventh flatted fifth [m7b5 1 - b7 ...
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... PSR-510 automatically discriminates between Single and Chord 1 mode fingerings and generates the appropriate accompaniment. ample, a C-major accompaniment will always determine the "root" of the chord played (i.e. Minor Chords: Simultaneously press the root key and a black key to its left -hand section of the keyboard ... to press the Auto Accompaniment keys when changing chords. Major Chords: If you press a "C" key in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard. NOTES • The Auto Accompaniment will be interpreted as the root of a minor-seventh (m7) chord. • If more than ...
... PSR-510 automatically discriminates between Single and Chord 1 mode fingerings and generates the appropriate accompaniment. ample, a C-major accompaniment will always determine the "root" of the chord played (i.e. Minor Chords: Simultaneously press the root key and a black key to its left -hand section of the keyboard ... to press the Auto Accompaniment keys when changing chords. Major Chords: If you press a "C" key in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard. NOTES • The Auto Accompaniment will be interpreted as the root of a minor-seventh (m7) chord. • If more than ...
Owner's Manual
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... functions described on the MULTI DISPLAY. METRONOME XSet the Tempo ... METRONOME 27 s Tempo Control The [TEMPO] button can be recalled instantly by the PSR-510 Auto Accompaniment system when the accompaniment is playing. RESET -+ 012 Use the [+] and [-] buttons, the number buttons, the data dial, or the... accompaniment style can be used for playing. Stop Accompaniment function q Mode 5: Full In this mode all notes you play on the keyboard at any one octave lower than the lowest note of AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT, SONG MEMORY, and MULTI PAD playback (see pages 41 and 44...
... functions described on the MULTI DISPLAY. METRONOME XSet the Tempo ... METRONOME 27 s Tempo Control The [TEMPO] button can be recalled instantly by the PSR-510 Auto Accompaniment system when the accompaniment is playing. RESET -+ 012 Use the [+] and [-] buttons, the number buttons, the data dial, or the... accompaniment style can be used for playing. Stop Accompaniment function q Mode 5: Full In this mode all notes you play on the keyboard at any one octave lower than the lowest note of AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT, SONG MEMORY, and MULTI PAD playback (see pages 41 and 44...
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Auto Accompaniment s Accompaniment Control The PSR-510 provides a range of the keyboard. The accompaniment will start with the rhythm sound only when the ...the first note or chord is playing. All three dots flash together on the first beat of the keyboard. Accompaniment start when you press the [SYNC-START/STOP] button, the BEAT indicator dots will change the... style number on the MULTI DISPLAY will flash at any time while the accompaniment is played on the keyboard causes the rhythm-only accompaniment to start mode can change as soon as required by pressing the [SYNC...
Auto Accompaniment s Accompaniment Control The PSR-510 provides a range of the keyboard. The accompaniment will start with the rhythm sound only when the ...the first note or chord is playing. All three dots flash together on the first beat of the keyboard. Accompaniment start when you press the [SYNC-START/STOP] button, the BEAT indicator dots will change the... style number on the MULTI DISPLAY will flash at any time while the accompaniment is played on the keyboard causes the rhythm-only accompaniment to start mode can change as soon as required by pressing the [SYNC...
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... IN 1 FILL IN 2 MAIN A B If the MAIN A section is turned on. FILL IN 1 FILL IN 2 The PSR-510 provide two types of the PSR-510 accompaniment patterns can change the "des- NOTES • The MAIN [A] section is automatically selected whenever the power switch is playing, ...for example, the [A] indicator will flash while FILL IN 1 plays, and the [B] indicator will start the accompaniment from the beginning of the keyboard....
... IN 1 FILL IN 2 MAIN A B If the MAIN A section is turned on. FILL IN 1 FILL IN 2 The PSR-510 provide two types of the PSR-510 accompaniment patterns can change the "des- NOTES • The MAIN [A] section is automatically selected whenever the power switch is playing, ...for example, the [A] indicator will flash while FILL IN 1 plays, and the [B] indicator will start the accompaniment from the beginning of the keyboard....